Fop
(noun)
A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance, often to the point of vanity, and is often considered shallow or lacking in substance.
Origin:
Derived from the middle english word 'fop' meaning a foolish or vain man.
Examples:
- The fop spent hours getting dressed, preening himself in front of the mirror.
- She was put off by the fop's insincere flattery and shallow conversation.
- The fop was the object of ridicule for his absurd and exaggerated fashion sense.
- The novel's main character was a wealthy fop who cared more about his appearance than his relationships.
- The fop's obsession with his appearance was mocked by his friends behind his back.